White Tail Tree Swallows
Tree swallows spend most of their lives flying in the air or resting on high perches. They try to spend as little time as possible on the ground, where they are most vulnerable to predators. The tree swallow is an important cornerstone of the local food system wherever it’s found. It keeps a check on insect populations and also provides an excellent source of food for other predators. Females produce their eggs in a staggered sequence of one per day until all of them have been laid. This allows the mother to prioritize older chicks in times of food scarcity. The tree swallow is considered to be a model organism. Scientists study this species to learn new facts about other species.
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